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Russia denies plague outbreak after lab worker's death in Siberia
Authorities in Russia's Irkutsk region have denied reports that a laboratory employee died of plague, saying the cause of death was pneumonia of undetermined origin. The Kremlin is urging reliance on official statements rather than rumors.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Oct, 18:27
Russian Court Sentences Former Sochi Mayor to 15 Years for Corruption
A Moscow court sentenced former Sochi mayor Alexei Kopaygorodsky to 15 years in prison for bribery and embezzlement, while his wife received a 10-year sentence.
The Moscow Times · 5 Oct, 18:27
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Russia Denies Reports of Plague Death in Siberia
Russian authorities on Monday rejected media reports that a laboratory technician in Siberia had died of plague, stating that post-mortem examinations did not confirm the disease.
Apollo.lv · 5 Oct, 18:26
France and Spain See Youth-Led Protests Over Housing and Education
Spain and France are experiencing widespread protests driven largely by young people angry over a housing crisis and a crumbling education system respectively. Despite different triggers, both movements reflect the same underlying grievance: a generation denied the economic security their parents had.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 18:26
Russia denies plague infection in death of Irkutsk research institute employee
Russian authorities have dismissed media reports that a laboratory worker died in the Irkutsk region after contracting plague. Expert tests reportedly found no trace of the plague pathogen in her samples.
Jauns.lv · 5 Oct, 18:25
Record 7.4 million visitors attend Munich's Oktoberfest
Germany's Oktoberfest concluded this weekend with a record 7.4 million visitors, who together consumed 6.7 million litres of beer.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 18:24
Ukraine says strikes have knocked out over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine reports that its strikes have disabled more than 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity, while production and procurement of its long-range strike drones have tripled this year.
Euromaidan Press · 5 Oct, 18:23
French students escalate school blockades, clash with police in Marseille and Lille
Students across France continued blocking schools over education funding complaints, with protests turning violent in Marseille and Lille as police intervened.
Euronews · 5 Oct, 18:22
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 reportedly planned to crash a Boeing 737 MAX into Ben Gurion airport or a tower block in Tel Aviv after attacking the captain. The investigation continues, raising questions about security failures in his hiring.
BBC World · 5 Oct, 17:32
Iran Set to Deepen Pressure on Iraqi Kurdistan After US Troop Withdrawal
The end of the US military mission in Iraq has left the Kurdistan Region exposed to mounting pressure from both Tehran and Baghdad. Analysts warn that internal Kurdish divisions pose as great a threat as external forces.
Deutsche Welle · 5 Oct, 17:26
Two dead after fire breaks out on cargo ship in Black Sea
A fire on a cargo ship in the Black Sea has killed two people, while 11 others were rescued, Romanian authorities have announced.
TVNET · 5 Oct, 17:25
Mel B joins call for funded legal support for Windrush scandal victims
Former Spice Girl Mel B has backed the Windrush commissioner's call for the UK government to fund legal support for scandal victims, many of whom have been denied compensation. Her own grandparents belonged to the Windrush generation.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 17:23
Germany to build second North Sea naval base in Emden
Germany is building a second navy base on the North Sea in the city of Emden, with berths for frigates, minesweepers and tugs and room for up to 2,000 personnel. The base is expected to be completed in the early 2030s.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 17:21
Munition lands near Moldova-Ukraine border crossing, injuring guard
A piece of munition fell near the Palanca border crossing on Moldova's border with Ukraine, striking a bus and a border booth and lightly injuring a border guard. The crossing was temporarily closed.
Meduza · 5 Oct, 17:20
Man detained over fatal stabbing of dog walker in west London
A dog walker, Wayne Broadhurst, died in a knife attack in west London that also left two other people injured; a man identified as Dawood Safi has been detained.
BBC England · 5 Oct, 17:20
Teenager severely injured in hand during French school protests
A 15-year-old boy lost a hand in a clash between police and protesters during school demonstrations in northeastern France, with authorities launching an investigation. Nationwide, roughly 500 schools were partly or fully closed on Monday due to the unrest.
Delfi · 5 Oct, 17:20
EU Not Planning to Reinstate Sanctions on Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman Soon
The European Union currently has no plans to return Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman to its sanctions list after they were recently removed, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 16:26
Kallas: EU not currently planning to return Usmanov and Fridman to sanctions list
The European Union is not planning to soon reinstate sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, who were recently removed from the sanctions list. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the issue is not currently being raised.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Oct, 16:26
Australian Greens propose $25bn plan to nationalise supermarket chains
Former Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather has unveiled a plan to nationalise more than 200 Coles and Woolworths stores and build a government-run grocery network, inspired by New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's public supermarket initiative.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 16:25
UK Greens' vote equating Zionism with racism sparks backlash and Israeli condemnation
A vote by the UK Green Party equating Zionism with racism has triggered an uproar both inside and outside the party, drawing condemnation from Israel.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 16:24
Trump Travels to Nebraska as Republicans Worry Even Safe Seats Could Be at Risk
US President Donald Trump will visit Nebraska on Monday to rally Republican supporters and highlight his economic record, in a state where farmers and truckers are grappling with sharply higher diesel costs. The stop is part of a broader campaign push ahead of November's midterm elections.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 16:23
Flydubai pilot who attacked captain confesses plan to crash plane with 174 passengers
The Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on a September 30 flight has told investigators he planned to crash the aircraft at an airport in Israel, or hit a backup target if that failed. He had spent months preparing the attack, hoping to become a 'martyr'.
Jauns.lv · 5 Oct, 16:23
Twelve arrested after violent protest over migrant boat arrival in England
Hampshire Police have arrested 12 people following violent disorder during a protest connected to a migrant boat arrival. Several officers were injured but no one was seriously hurt.
BBC England · 5 Oct, 16:20
Spain Calls Early Elections Amid Government Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called early elections after a housing crisis shook his government, with his authority further challenged by a migration crisis and corruption scandals involving people close to him.
The New York Times · 5 Oct, 15:23
Student protests continue across France, over 1,200 schools affected
A wave of high school student protests over chronic underfunding of state schools has entered its second week in France, affecting more than 1,200 schools and leading to over 5,000 arrests, most of them minors.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 14:29
Bolsonaro's son takes first-round lead as Brazil election heads to runoff
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former president Jair Bolsonaro, beat incumbent leftist Lula da Silva in the first round but fell short of a majority, sending Brazil's presidential race to an October 25 runoff.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 14:26
NATO commander develops strategy for rapid victory over Russia on eastern flank
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, is working on a strategy for achieving a quick victory should Russia attack the alliance's eastern flank, with particular focus on new defense technologies.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Oct, 14:25
NATO reportedly developing plan for rapid victory over Russia on eastern flank
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe is working on a strategy to achieve a swift victory should Russia attack NATO's eastern flank, with a focus on drones and artificial intelligence. Details of the plan have not been fully disclosed.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 14:25
Yemen's Aden hospitals grapple with ongoing power outages
In Yemen's city of Aden, persistent power outages have become a defining part of daily life, also straining local hospitals. Families are enduring sleepless nights and losing food to spoilage.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 14:24
Indian police detain demonstrators as protests over voter roll revision intensify
Protests in India over a revision of the voter rolls have intensified, with police detaining demonstrators, according to video footage released by France 24.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 14:23
US Supreme Court takes up major climate case as Brazil's presidential election heads to a runoff
The US Supreme Court has begun hearing a significant climate change case that could have implications reaching beyond climate policy, while Brazil's presidential election proved too close to call outright, sending the race to a second round.
NPR World · 5 Oct, 14:22
Russian attacks cut power in six Ukrainian regions
New power outages hit six Ukrainian oblasts on the morning of October 5 following Russian attacks, though grid operator Ukrenergo says repair crews are already at work and no consumption limits are expected today.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Oct, 14:21
Hackers breach Danish civil registry, accessing personal data of millions
Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that hackers gained access to personal data from the national civil registry, including names, addresses and national ID numbers. Around 8.8 million records were affected.
LSM · 5 Oct, 14:20
Euronews releases midday news bulletin for October 5th
Euronews published its regular midday news roundup, offering a brief overview of key developments across Europe and the world. The bulletin was updated around noon Central European time on October 5th.
Euronews · 5 Oct, 13:28
Lithuania proposes special status for Ukrainian ammunition manufacturing project
Lithuania's economy ministry is proposing to grant special national security status to a munitions production project by the Lithuanian subsidiary of Ukraine's DEMZ, which plans to create up to 450 jobs in Alytus and Prienai district.
LRT English · 5 Oct, 13:26
Republican consensus on Israel begins to fracture
An Al Jazeera analysis notes that the long-standing Republican Party consensus on supporting Israel, rooted in Christian Zionism, is now being challenged by the nationalist "America First" wing.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 13:25